Development Associate – Community Engagement

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Development Associate – Community Engagement

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Kids
Cancer Care

The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of
Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by
cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and
spirit. With a vision of providing a
cure for every child and care for every family, Kids Cancer Care strives to
end childhood cancer, while easing the pain and suffering of the disease
through three essential program areas: 1. Camp and Outreach; 2. Research
and Hospital; and 3. Education Support and Scholarships.

At Kids Cancer Care, we consider it an
honour and privilege to do the work we do. We get to help deserving children
and families and we get to see our community at its finest — volunteering,
donating, hosting fundraisers and helping others.

We love our work and we love the
children and families we serve. We take our jobs seriously, but we don't take
ourselves too seriously. We pride ourselves on having a fun, vibrant and
sometimes quirky team that works, laughs, cries, eats, plays and celebrates
together.

We value diversity and the different perspectives and innovative
thinking it brings. We like to surround ourselves with creative, kind, and
passionate people and we welcome all qualified persons regardless of
differences in physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation,
cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic origins. We realize that what makes us
unique makes us remarkable. We believe in the power of diversity and are
dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at all
levels of the organization.

For more information on Kids Cancer
Care and our work, please visit us at .

Position
Overview

This
is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Manager, Donor Connections.
The Development Associate – Community Engagement provides vital support for
Kids Cancer Care's community fundraising activities, raffles, and donor
stewardship. As a key member of the Revenue Development team, this role focuses
on administrative and logistical tasks, assisting with partner communications,
licensing, record-keeping, and event support. The position is detail-oriented
and service-driven, requiring strong organization, a willingness to learn, and
the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key
Areas of Responsibility

The
Development Associate – Community Engagement supports the success and
day-to-day coordination of Kids Cancer Care's community fundraising
initiatives. Working closely with the senior associate and manager, this role
assists partners who are raising funds on behalf of the foundation, helping
them access resources and guidance. The community engagement associate
contributes to maintaining positive relationships with donors and community
partners through attentive service and accurate follow-up, while developing
skills to grow in the fundraising field.

Community
Fundraising

Engage
in both long and short-term (annual) planning for the Community Fundraising
portfolio, managing existing relationships and seeking to develop new
relationships for the overall health and growth of the program.Lead
minor to mid community fundraising initiatives by representing Kids Cancer Care
at events and supporting raffles and auctions, volunteer needs, and event
logistics as required.Support
community fundraising partners with responsive communication, event guidance,
and access to materials or resources.Ensure
appropriate stewardship takes place for community partners and donors. Help
prepare and send thank-you letters, social media acknowledgements, and other
administrative stewardship items.Assist
with raffle and auction tasks such as licence applications, prize tracking, and
reconciliation under the direction of senior staff. Work
with the manager, senior associate and other internal teams (marketing,
finance, volunteers) to meet partner and donor needs.Support
volunteer coordination and logistics for small-scale fundraising events.Proactively
build fundraising skills by shadowing senior staff at meetings and events.Seek
feedback and contribute ideas to improve partner service and program
efficiency.

Community
Partnerships

Community
Partnership events include High Hopes Challenge, and Rock Your Locks Mane
Event.

The Community
Fundraising team, which includes the Development Associate – Community
Engagement, will lead some of these events and support others as required.

Leadership of a
Community Partnership event includes, but is not limited to the following:

Plan, organize,
and support each event from concept to completion, following and adapting the
critical path and run of show to ensure each event is smooth and efficient from
start to finish.Engage and
coordinate volunteer committees.Secure venue(s),
develop and execute marketing plans, work with numerous external vendors,
manage event budgets, communicate with event guests and participants, develop
speaking notes, and ensure recognition of donors and sponsors at events, among
other event duties.Ensure sponsor
stewardship and recognition are incorporated into the event and fulfillment of
all event sponsorship terms and conditions.Work closely and
collaboratively with all staff and volunteers to establish a vision and methods
to achieve and exceed the goals of each event.

Alberta
Liquor Gaming & Cannabis, Rafflebox and other similar platforms

Coordinate
all raffle and gaming needs for the Revenue Development team and its partners.Work
closely with Finance to secure all necessary licenses, setting up platforms,
and any other tasks required for both community fundraising and event needs.Manage
all gaming needs from idea through to completion and reconciliation.

Stewardship
and Information Management

Maintain
Kids Cancer Care's stewardship grid and encourage awareness of required
activities across the Revenue Development team.Assist
in the development of impact reports for donors and sponsors.Maintain
an accurate system of records.Promote
Kids Cancer Care as a worthy beneficiary through various marketing initiatives.Bring
creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm to the workplace.Ensure
that Kids Cancer Care fundraising activities and events are of the highest
standard by adhering to all charitable and ethical guidelines.Support
team members to complete projects, working as a team first and foremost.Update
donor information in Raiser's Edge NXT in accordance with established standards
for Raiser's Edge NXT usage.

Education, Certifications
and Experience

Post-Secondary
Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field. 1-2
years relevant experience in project or event planning, fundraising and client
management; successful execution of in-person events from concept to completion
is an asset.Interest
in developing skills in donor relations, stewardship and community engagement.Fluid,
flexible, well-organized individual who can adapt and problem-solve in an
extremely fast-paced, changing environment.Strong
interpersonal skills and works well with staff and volunteers. Exceptional
project management skills and planning abilities.Strong
oral and written communication skills.Ability
to thrive in a team environment and be self-motivated.Strong
computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Experience
working with vendors and negotiating contracts is an asset.Valid
Alberta Driver's Licence and access to reliable transportation.Police
and vulnerable sectors check required upon hiring (new or done within the last
three months).Ability
to lift 20-30 lbs.Occasional
evening and weekend work required.

Industry
Knowledge

Knowledgeable
and current with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Alberta regulations
and guidelines regarding fundraising in Canada and specifically, Alberta.Knowledgeable
and current with Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) legislation,
regulation, and policy related to charitable groups.Ensure
that all Kids Cancer Care fund development activities, for both staff and
volunteer participants, are fully compliant with both the AFP Code of Ethics
and Standards of Practice and Imagine Canada's Code of Ethical Conduct.Stay
well-informed of news, activities, and trends in the non-profit sector.

Closing
Date

Applicants will be accepted until November
26, 2025.

Applications

Note: We are grateful to everyone who
applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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